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Thomas Gavin Smart 1874–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1874

Birth Location: Brussels, Huron County, Ontario Canada

Death Date: 3 Apr 1939

Death Location: Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: James Smart

Mother: Mary Ross

Spouse(s): Jennie Smart

Children(s): Wayne Smart, Whitney Smart, Carroll Smart

The story of Thomas Gavin Smart began in 1874 in Brussels, Huron County, Ontario Canada. In 1881, Thomas Gavin Smart resided in Brussels, Huron Centre, Ontario, Canada. Thomas Gavin Smart married Jennie Elizabeth Newberry Smart, and had children including Carroll Milton Smart, Wayne Durwood Smart, Whitney Allen Smart. Thomas Gavin Smart passed away in 1939 in Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Gavin Smart began in 1874 in Brussels, Huron County, Ontario Canada.
  • In 1881, Thomas Gavin Smart resided in Brussels, Huron Centre, Ontario, Canada.
  • Thomas Gavin Smart married Jennie Elizabeth Newberry Smart, and had children including Carroll Milton Smart, Wayne Durwood Smart, Whitney Allen Smart.
  • Thomas Gavin Smart passed away in 1939 in Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Smart
1829–1911
Birth Location: Ireland
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Mary Ross
1847–1922
Birth Location: Rodgerville, Hay Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
MR

Spouses(s)

Jennie Smart
1875–1961
Birth Location: Blaine Michigan United States
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Children(s)

Wayne Smart
1909–1970
Birth Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States
WS
Whitney Smart
1898–1984
Birth Location: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
WS
Carroll Smart
1901–1979
Birth Location: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
CS

Thomas Smart's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Smart
1874–1939
Birth Place: Brussels, Huron County, Ontario Canada
Parents
James Smart
1829–1911
Ireland
Mary (Ann) Ross
1847–1922
Rodgerville, Hay Township, Huron County, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
John Smart
1805–
Ireland
Gavin Ross
1788–1875
Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Jean Clarkson
1806–1874
Carluke, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Smart
1743–
John Ross
1746–1821
Janet Russell
1747–1832
James ✦
1782–
Agnes Baillie
1778–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ross
1721–
Janet Gordon
1723–
William GGF
1730–1792
Elizabeth GGM
1723–
John Clarkson
1746–1801
Margaret Clarkson
1751–
James Baillie
1751–1823
Agnes (Hastie)
1748–1802

Thomas Smart's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Gavin) Smart (12 Feb 1874–3 Apr 1939) m. Jennie (Elizabeth Newberry) Smart (9 May 1875–14 January 1961)
  1. 1. Wayne (Durwood) Smart 1909–1970 m. Ethel (Marguerite) Doll-Smart 1909–2001
    1. 1. Mary (Lyda) Smart-Koykar-Cavanaugh 1939–2023 m. Bruce (August) Koykkar 1936–2010
    2. 2. Wayne (Durwood Smart) jr 1941–1970
  2. 2. Whitney (Allen) Smart 1898–1984 m. Dora (L) Shaver 1891–1957
  3. 3. Carroll (Milton) Smart 1901–1979 m. Jeanne (A.) Moreton 1902–1989 m. Hazel (Leona) Westerberg 1906–1934 m. Hazel (Leona) Westerberg-Smart 1906–1934 m. Hazel (Leona) Westerberg 1906–1934
    1. 1. Robert (Thomas) Smart 1931–2016 m. Anna (May) Watson 1934–2023
    2. 2. Marylyn Jane 1933–2022 m. Jack (Arnold) Pausch 1932–2017
    3. 3. Carol (Doureene) Smart 1927–2014 m. Jacobs 1926– m. Louis (Neuburn) Bogle 1926–1995
      1. 1. Linda (Lou) Bogle 1948–2018 m. Lawrence (Bernard) Mallarino 1951–2010
      2. 2. Joyce (Lee Bogle-Hunt) Dr 1949–2011

Thomas Smart's Timeline

8 Records

1874
12 Feb 1874
Birth of Thomas Gavin Smart in Brussels, Huron County, Ontario Canada
Brussels, Huron County, Ontario Canada
1881
1881
Age 7
Thomas Gavin Smart resided here in Brussels, Huron Centre, Ontario, Canada
Brussels, Huron Centre, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 17
Thomas Gavin Smart resided here in Grey, Huron East, Ontario, Canada
Grey, Huron East, Ontario, Canada
1910
1910
Age 36
Thomas Gavin Smart resided here in Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
Thomas Gavin Smart resided here in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Thomas Gavin Smart resided here in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Thomas Gavin Smart resided here in Highland Park, Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Highland Park, Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1939
3 Apr 1939
Age 65
Death of Thomas Gavin Smart in Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1874
    Event Place: Brussels, Huron County, Ontario Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Brussels, Huron Centre, Ontario; Roll: C_13273; Page: 27; Family No: 126
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_801; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 721
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1001; FHL microfilm: 2340809
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_682; Page: 16b; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374695
    [7] Ontario, Canada Births, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Series: Registrations of Births and Stillbirths, 1869-1913; Reel: 16; Record Group: Rg 80-2
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 60; Film Description: 1897 Kent-1897 St Clair
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [11] Wayne County, Michigan, U.S., Death Index
    [12] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Detroit Free Press; Publication Date: 5 Apr 1939; Publication Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA; ,0.47901985,0.2737591,0.53657794&xid=3355
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [15] Web: St. Clair County, Michigan, U.S., Marriage Index, 1838-1898

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Brussels, Huron Centre, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Brussels, Huron Centre, Ontario; Roll: C_13273; Page: 27; Family No: 126

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1890
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_801; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 721
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1001; FHL microfilm: 2340809
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_682; Page: 16b; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374695

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Grey, Huron East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Detroit Ward 5, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T624_682; Page: 16b; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374695

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_801; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 721

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Highland Park, Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1001; FHL microfilm: 2340809

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit
    Record Source: Web: St. Clair County, Michigan, U.S., Marriage Index, 1838-1898

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 60; Film Description: 1897 Kent-1897 St Clair

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grand Ave
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1001; FHL microfilm: 2340809

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1939
    Event Place: Highland Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [3] Wayne County, Michigan, U.S., Death Index
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Detroit Free Press; Publication Date: 5 Apr 1939; Publication Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA; ,0.47901985,0.2737591,0.53657794&xid=3355
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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